About First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 5500 OLIVE DRIVE, Bakersfield, CA, 93308. You can reach First Baptist Church at +16613938210.
First Baptist Church (Bakersfield, California)
The First Baptist Church, also known as the Bell Towers, is a historic church complex built in 1931 in Bakersfield, California. The church moved to a new campus in 1977 and the building presently used as an office building. The structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on January 2, 1979.
Where is First Baptist Church located?
First Baptist Church is located at 5500 OLIVE DRIVE, Bakersfield, CA, 93308. The building sits at coordinates 35.41315, -119.09672, placing it in Bakersfield, CA 93308.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Baptist Church
The ZIP code 93308 area around First Baptist Church is home to 55,150 residents with a median household income of $54,189 and a median age of 35.9 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about First Baptist Church
- What denomination is First Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is First Baptist Church located?
- First Baptist Church is located at 5500 OLIVE DRIVE, Bakersfield, CA, 93308.
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